Back pain

[Padders 2,863]

On ‎20‎/‎02‎/‎2019 at 12:37, pattricia said:

I’m so fed up of my back pain that I’m going to ask my GP to refer me to The Pain Clinic . Used to be at the Northern General but don’t know whether it’s still there . I take Paracetamol and two Tramadol a day. The Tramadol have always taken it off but they are now losing their effect and I don’t want to up my dose as it’s an Opiod and very addictive. I’ve tried accupuncture and Chiropractors but to no effect. Do you have back pain ? What do you take or what have you tried .?

Trish, in case you have"nt noticed, tomorrow 7-30 (thurs) on ITV. programme about back pain. might be of interest to you.

[Cyclone 10]

On 22/02/2019 at 07:33, Cyclone said:

Do you exercise?

This wasn't an entirely idle question...

[Flanker7 20]

Its a long term thing.  35 years for me. Try to wake up every morning and say to yourself 'I have a dodgy disc'. Try to be aware of what triggers the spasm.

For me its bending over at a certain angle of twist and twang! its gone and I have a week of pain.

 

If you've had it  a long time you may know  when you are feeling 'on the edge' of another spasm. Usually for me its after an uncomfortable nights sleep.

I know that feeling and I go swimming and take gentle walks. It usually improves things.

 

If you've got it now find an Osteopath or Chiropractors who works for you. They can be  fantastic.

Mine is Kevin  on Eccy Rd /Walton Street

www.sheffieldphysiotherapy.co.uk

[ANGELFIRE1 10]

On 20/02/2019 at 12:37, pattricia said:

I’m so fed up of my back pain that I’m going to ask my GP to refer me to The Pain Clinic . Used to be at the Northern General but don’t know whether it’s still there . I take Paracetamol and two Tramadol a day. The Tramadol have always taken it off but they are now losing their effect and I don’t want to up my dose as it’s an Opiod and very addictive. I’ve tried accupuncture and Chiropractors but to no effect. Do you have back pain ? What do you take or what have you tried .?

I can trump you,  2 Tramadol and 2 Paracetamol  4 times a day. Mixed in with 7 different tablets in the morning and 5 at night. and like yourself still have a nagging constant pain.

 

The only thing you can do is ask for an appointment with the ( sorry for the spelling ) muskoskelital department. They are up to speed with muscle and bones which give pain. I visited and had a scan of my shoulder (that's another problem) and was diagnosed with extra bone growth. Old age is a bit of a bugger when you sit and think about it.

 

Angel1.

[pattricia 575]

On 27/02/2019 at 09:42, Padders said:

Trish, in case you have"nt noticed, tomorrow 7-30 (thurs) on ITV. programme about back pain. might be of interest to you.

Than you . I shall be watching 

[mike.sufc 10]

My advice would be to not get dragged into seeing chiropractors, osteopaths, rubbing aincient oils all over your body whilst taking rare Chinese supplements.  Instead, spend that money on a good personal trainer and a  gym membership.

 

I have had back pain for years.  It's taken a lot of work from my GP and hospital specialists, but we have an idea what is causing it now.  Steroid injections work incredibly well for me as it is inflammation based.  For someone with non-inflammatory causes, this treatment would do nothing.  Basically what I am trying to say is there is no way of knowing how to treat your back pain without knowing the cause of it.  Your GP is the person you need to speak to.

 

All that said, making sure you have good posture and exercising regularly is the cornerstone of a healthy back.

[Cyclone 10]

I asked a page ago if Pattricia does any exercise, but so far no reply.

[pattricia 575]

3 hours ago, Cyclone said:

I asked a page ago if Pattricia does any exercise, but so far no reply.

Yes, I do stretching exercises and Tai Chi.

[Cyclone 10]

Have you considered doing some back strength targeted exercise in addition to what you already do?

[hauxwell 243]

9 hours ago, pattricia said:

Yes, I do stretching exercises and Tai Chi.

Eamon and Ruth were doing exercisers for your back on their Sunday This Morning Show. The exercises strengthen the core of your back which relieves back pain. They did about five different exercises.  One of the exercises was a spinal stretch,  it feels nice when you do this exercise, but I suspect you may already be doing this one.  

 

The only exercises I do is walking, only short walks.  I’m not sure if walking helps to strengthen your back, but these exercises looked so simple.  I’m going to start and do some of them.  If you have got catch up TV or Demand,  whatever it’s called these days, I would say take a look and see what you think. 

I hope things start to improve with your back and the pain starts to settle down.

 

[pattricia 575]

7 hours ago, Cyclone said:

Have you considered doing some back strength targeted exercise in addition to what you already do?

No. Have you got a link .?

5 hours ago, hauxwell said:

Eamon and Ruth were doing exercisers for your back on their Sunday This Morning Show. The exercises strengthen the core of your back which relieves back pain. They did about five different exercises.  One of the exercises was a spinal stretch,  it feels nice when you do this exercise, but I suspect you may already be doing this one.  

 

The only exercises I do is walking, only short walks.  I’m not sure if walking helps to strengthen your back, but these exercises looked so simple.  I’m going to start and do some of them.  If you have got catch up TV or Demand,  whatever it’s called these days, I would say take a look and see what you think. 

I hope things start to improve with your back and the pain starts to settle down.

 

I saw the programme you mention. I shall look these up on YouTube.

[Cyclone 10]

This is just googled, so treat it appropriately.

 

https://www.spineuniverse.com/wellness/exercise/weight-lifting-back-pain

 

Worth talking to a physio though about your pain and whether you could incorporate some strength training to try alleviate it.

 

As you get older it becomes more and more important to do resistance training.  My gym ought to be full of retiree's, but it isn't...  And my parents don't lift anything heavier than things found in the garden...